Jamie-Lynn Sigler: "I'm really grateful that it [getting the role of Meadow on 'The Sopranos'] happened to me at the time it did," said Sigler. It was important to her that the timing of landing her breakout role during her senior year at Jericho High School didn't cost her the normal teen experiences. "I still got to go on my spring break and my senior prom and finish high school with all my friends." (Credit: Getty Images)

Famous Long Islanders like Idina Menzel discuss their favorite hometown places and memories. LIers like Menzel, NFL "Football Night in America" co-host Bob Costas, rock legend Billy Joel and "Karate Kid" Ralph Macchio have entertained people across the country and around the world. But they never seem to forget the parts of the Island that they take with them wherever they go....

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Bob McKillop: “I was a joysticker. I tried to control every movement of every player like I had a joystick for all of them." -- Former Long Island Lutheran coach McKillop talking to the Charlotte Observer about his coaching style while leading the Crusaders. McKillop admits he changed his ways after becoming coach at Davidson College in North Carolina. The change has led to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances, and McKillop is also recognized for grooming perennial NBA All-Star Stephen Curry.(Credit: AP / Rainier Ehrhardt)

Famous Long Islanders' favorite hometown places

March 14, 2015 1:51 PM

Famous Long Islanders like Idina Menzel discuss their favorite hometown places and memories. LIers like Menzel, NFL "Football Night in America" co-host Bob Costas, rock legend Billy Joel and "Karate Kid" Ralph Macchio have entertained people across the country and around the world. But they never seem to forget the parts of the Island that they take with them wherever they go.